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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-24-24, 07:15 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 761
Posted By hokiefyd

Your pictures confirm that the left side brake...

Your pictures confirm that the left side brake pad is slid all the way up to the top of its adjustment slot and the right side brake pad is slid all the way down to the bottom of its adjustment slot....
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
04-19-24, 04:47 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,048
Posted By hokiefyd

Beautiful color on that Verve!!

Beautiful color on that Verve!!
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
04-15-24, 06:40 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 713
Posted By hokiefyd

You can get threadless stem extenders. Some like...

You can get threadless stem extenders. Some like them, some think they're unsafe. I have one that I've used on and off road and it seems fine to me.

To be sure, there are both pros and cons to...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
04-12-24, 01:53 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 279
Posted By hokiefyd

Beautiful!

Beautiful!
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
04-01-24, 12:17 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 993
Posted By hokiefyd

I have one pair of Ergons with built-in bar ends,...

I have one pair of Ergons with built-in bar ends, but I prefer separate ones (such as from Origin-8 or similar). I like wrapping these either with the old school foam grips or several layers of...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
04-01-24, 05:28 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 581
Posted By hokiefyd

Ultimately, a bike is worth what a buyer will...

Ultimately, a bike is worth what a buyer will pay. There may be characteristics that make a specific bike worth more or less than average, including a really interesting colorway or livery. This...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
04-01-24, 05:23 AM
Replies: 1,099
Views: 415,381
Posted By hokiefyd

If the seller provided a picture, you can usually...

If the seller provided a picture, you can usually make out the year (or close to it) by colorway. And then the Vintage Trek website has lots of technical information that'll give you the geometry...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-29-24, 01:45 PM
Replies: 99
Views: 3,210
Posted By hokiefyd

This is my use case for triples, also. I ride in...

This is my use case for triples, also. I ride in the center ring in almost all scenarios (which is usually a 32-36, depending on the bike) and will shift down to the small ring when I've run out of...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-29-24, 01:38 PM
Replies: 99
Views: 3,210
Posted By hokiefyd

You still want to be able to maintain specific...

You still want to be able to maintain specific cadences for different situations. Many people who ride e-bikes want pedal assist and not pedal replacement. So you're still putting energy into the...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
03-28-24, 12:14 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 713
Posted By hokiefyd

We bought our oldest daughter a Raleigh Alysa 1...

We bought our oldest daughter a Raleigh Alysa 1 back in 2015...back when Raleigh were sold in bike shops. The Alysa is the "women's specific design" version of the Cadent. The '1' is the base model...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
02-21-24, 02:01 PM
Replies: 165
Views: 65,213
Posted By hokiefyd

It's hard to beat an inkwell blue Trek from the...

It's hard to beat an inkwell blue Trek from the mid '90s!
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
02-21-24, 01:59 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 6,816
Posted By hokiefyd

Wise advice!

Wise advice!
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
02-02-24, 05:51 PM
Replies: 159
Views: 60,047
Posted By hokiefyd

Thanks...it looks like these are somewhat common...

Thanks...it looks like these are somewhat common on the market. Nice solution! Google link...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
02-02-24, 11:15 AM
Replies: 159
Views: 60,047
Posted By hokiefyd

Those look pretty sharp. Would you please post a...

Those look pretty sharp. Would you please post a link to the stops you used?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-25-24, 11:10 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 498
Posted By hokiefyd

Some also like to use a right side thumb shifter...

Some also like to use a right side thumb shifter on the left, turned upside down, with the lever under the grip. In that manner, you get a similar "push to pull cable" action that you have with most...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
01-15-24, 09:31 AM
Replies: 1,577
Views: 393,424
Posted By hokiefyd

A nice project that turned out well! One of...

A nice project that turned out well!

One of the things I miss most about my Giant Roam is the excellent solution Giant have for cable routing, in that tray below the down tube. I don't like...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-10-24, 03:06 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 490
Posted By hokiefyd

Depending on your gearing range needs (I...

Depending on your gearing range needs (I apologize if you listed them, Winfried, and I just missed them), don't overlook the Microshift Advent SS (https://www.microshift.com/models/rd-m6195s/) (SS...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-06-24, 01:11 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 938
Posted By hokiefyd

It looks like the SL-RS47 might be 3x8 only...so...

It looks like the SL-RS47 might be 3x8 only...so you did good with the 45s. I hope you like them!
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
01-01-24, 01:47 PM
Replies: 1,099
Views: 415,381
Posted By hokiefyd

Those older derailleurs (RD-M300, etc.) don't...

Those older derailleurs (RD-M300, etc.) don't typically support a very large cassette sprocket, since large cassettes weren't all that popular back in the day. I don't think it'd work well with a 34-...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
12-28-23, 02:35 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,061
Posted By hokiefyd

In addition to this very good suggestion, check...

In addition to this very good suggestion, check out the Continental Ride Tour. I use and recommend these as very durable tires:
...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-07-23, 07:54 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,160
Posted By hokiefyd

I know this is sort of off the original topic,...

I know this is sort of off the original topic, but I use KMC quick links on KMC chains on my 8- and 9-speed drivetrains and they're definitely reusable. KMC puts a "-R" at the end of the part number...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
11-14-23, 02:56 PM
Replies: 1,099
Views: 415,381
Posted By hokiefyd

I think the lugged frames borrowed geometry from...

I think the lugged frames borrowed geometry from Trek's 500-series touring bikes, and the TIG frames got away from that. Vintage-Trek.com is a great resource for all the technical specs to dive deep...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
11-10-23, 07:10 PM
Replies: 1,577
Views: 393,424
Posted By hokiefyd

If you like twist shifters, Shimano's RevoShift...

If you like twist shifters, Shimano's RevoShift SL-RS45 (https://bike.shimano.com/en-EU/product/component/tourney/SL-RS45-L.html) series are pretty nice, and they're available in both 7- and 8-speed...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-11-23, 02:56 PM
Replies: 84
Views: 4,363
Posted By hokiefyd

You ought to be able to get it pretty close. I'd...

You ought to be able to get it pretty close. I'd start with trying to get the whole cassette without rub in the middle ring. In my experience, if you can get this, you're 90% of the way there, and...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-10-23, 10:54 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 797
Posted By hokiefyd

I have a Sunrace 11-40 9-speed cassette on one of...

I have a Sunrace 11-40 9-speed cassette on one of my bikes and I think it’s every bit as good as a Shimano. It uses a pretty standard sprocket configuration for the lowest 7 (11-13-15-18-21-24-28)...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
10-10-23, 06:03 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,866
Posted By hokiefyd

It looks pretty clean — and sharp!

It looks pretty clean — and sharp!
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-22-23, 04:54 AM
Replies: 75
Views: 2,683
Posted By hokiefyd

I think some equate H or high with the "high...

I think some equate H or high with the "high chain position" (large sprocket) and L or low with the "low chain position" (small sprocket), which is usually backwards. In many cases, the H screw is...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-21-23, 01:57 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 2,683
Posted By hokiefyd

They have indeed. Here's an NOS Alivio RD-MC11...

They have indeed. Here's an NOS Alivio RD-MC11 from the same era, with the same "fish through" cinch plate style pictured in some of these STX derailleurs.
...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-21-23, 01:50 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 2,683
Posted By hokiefyd

Shimano have several different styles of cinch...

Shimano have several different styles of cinch bolts on the STX line of deraillers. I have two of them. One as pictured on the Trek 750 and one matching what is more commonly seen in an image search...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-21-23, 12:38 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 2,683
Posted By hokiefyd

The plate with the tab will not clock 90 degrees...

The plate with the tab will not clock 90 degrees to either direction. The cable is designed to be trapped between the tab and the cinch bolt shaft. I have a picture below of the serrations on the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-21-23, 12:30 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 2,683
Posted By hokiefyd

To be fair, this is a nearly new cassette. ...

To be fair, this is a nearly new cassette. Microshift 12-28 7-speed jobbies were recently on a huge discount on Amazon and I bought a few.
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
09-18-23, 11:19 AM
Replies: 7,839
Views: 2,874,237
Posted By hokiefyd

t2p is that on the Cumberland, MD, end of the...

t2p is that on the Cumberland, MD, end of the GAP? I think the western terminus is basically at the three rivers area in Pittsburgh, and this doesn't look like that. :) Is this where the C&O towpath...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-15-23, 07:06 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 513
Posted By hokiefyd

The linear pull brakes in the rear look to have...

The linear pull brakes in the rear look to have stamped steel arms and are probably pretty flexy. That's not a problem with the brake design...just an inexpensive brake installed at the factory. ...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-12-23, 06:28 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,112
Posted By hokiefyd

I've also used a similar setup. Like some others...

I've also used a similar setup. Like some others commented on, I had issues with the chain jumping during shifts, especially at the large end of the cassette. I was using a non-clutched, Shimano...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
09-12-23, 06:20 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 652
Posted By hokiefyd

Here's a link to this bike on Trek's website...

Here's a link to this bike on Trek's website...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-05-23, 12:01 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 887
Posted By hokiefyd

Regarding the question on a derailleur hanger...

Regarding the question on a derailleur hanger extender, like a RoadLink (https://www.wolftoothcomponents.com/collections/derailleurlinks/products/roadlink) or similar, I'd wager they'd be stiffer...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-05-23, 06:00 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 351
Posted By hokiefyd

I was going to make a similar suggestion to...

I was going to make a similar suggestion to what's already been said. Disconnecting the cable completely from the derailleur will represent your first "fork" in this troubleshooting flowchart. If...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
09-04-23, 05:50 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 646
Posted By hokiefyd

I never see motorcyclists leading their bikes...

I never see motorcyclists leading their bikes against a wall, or a fence post... ;-)
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-01-23, 12:31 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 798
Posted By hokiefyd

If you're commenting about how it looks like the...

If you're commenting about how it looks like the inner most part of the braking surface appears untouched, I'd agree that it looks like the caliper is "sitting high" on the rotor. I'd check again...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
08-29-23, 05:31 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 646
Posted By hokiefyd

Russ at MADE in Portland

I'm putting this video here only because at least one of the exhibitors, when asked about overrated bike tech, said that most people, most bike riders, just need a hybrid bike!
...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
08-04-23, 11:36 AM
Replies: 1,008
Views: 381,174
Posted By hokiefyd

For what it's worth, most of the Advent (9-speed)...

For what it's worth, most of the Advent (9-speed) shfiters are push-pull if you prefer that: https://www.microshift.com/products/groups/advent/

Everything other than the "trail" triggers are...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
07-05-23, 09:03 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 833
Posted By hokiefyd

Gearing is very subjective and we all have our...

Gearing is very subjective and we all have our preferences and specific local riding environments. I agree with the observation that discussions about gearing often turn into a contest of...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
06-11-23, 06:26 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 772
Posted By hokiefyd

The FX series is today what the 7xxx/MultiTrack...

The FX series is today what the 7xxx/MultiTrack series was years ago. The 7.1 FX is the least expensive and the 7.2 is a step up, the 7.3 another step up, etc. Just like with the 7xxx...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
05-26-23, 04:44 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,895
Posted By hokiefyd

I'm sure it'll be a good rider. It won't be as...

I'm sure it'll be a good rider. It won't be as nice as bikes from mainline brands from several perspectives. The frame will generally be heavier and probably not as compliant. The wheels are...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
05-21-23, 06:32 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 959
Posted By hokiefyd

What do you mean when you describe the Frontier's...

What do you mean when you describe the Frontier's frame as proprietary? Most bikes use pretty interchangeable parts. Sometimes you see an odd seatpost size or stem size, but things from that era...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
05-20-23, 06:42 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,165
Posted By hokiefyd

It looks like it's in very nice condition, and...

It looks like it's in very nice condition, and I'd say two hundred dollars is a good price for it. I'd make sure the wheels spin true (straight) and the tires hold air and all of that good stuff. ...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
05-20-23, 05:15 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 959
Posted By hokiefyd

At this point (bike is several years old),...

At this point (bike is several years old), condition matters more than brand and model. First off, do you know if the owner fixed the broken spoke, or is he selling it as-is? You may be able to get...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-20-23, 05:32 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 721
Posted By hokiefyd

This is not a universal truth and was, in fact,...

This is not a universal truth and was, in fact, usually not true until somewhat recently (the past decade or two). Many "traditional" derailleurs had the cage pivot somewhere between the two pullies...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
05-07-23, 03:35 PM
Replies: 116
Views: 10,775
Posted By hokiefyd

https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

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My hybrid and I made eight trips this weekend picking up Chick-fil-A hotboxes...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
05-07-23, 03:22 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 573
Posted By hokiefyd

The upright position with the bar riser...

The upright position with the bar riser definitely won't help your average speed. No judgement here -- I like higher bars myself and find it comfortable, but I couldn't tell you what my average...
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